Alec Douglas-Home

ModernPoliticianUnited Kingdom1903 — 1995

British prime minister who served for just under a year.

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Quick Facts

Born

1903

Died

1995

Country

United Kingdom

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score45.5

Alec Douglas-Home — Complete Timeline

1963 AD

Appointed Prime MinisterPolitical Action

Douglas-Home succeeded Harold Macmillan as Prime Minister after a leadership contest. He was the last Prime Minister to be appointed from the House of Lords, renouncing his peerage to sit in the Commons.

Prime MinisterHouse of Lords

Impact: national

1964 AD

Lost 1964 General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Douglas-Home led the Conservative Party to defeat in the 1964 general election, losing to Harold Wilson's Labour Party. The narrow loss ended 13 years of Conservative rule and his brief premiership.

ElectionDefeat

Impact: nationaldestructive

1965 AD

Resigned as Party LeaderPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the election defeat, Douglas-Home resigned as Conservative Party leader. He was succeeded by Edward Heath. His resignation marked the end of his active political leadership.

ResignationConservative Party

Impact: national